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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dinosaurs return this summer at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Featuring life-like dinosaurs including the star of the show, a Velociraptor along with its adorable babies, the free shows will run daily from Saturday, June 28, and run until Sunday, August 10. Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows. Featuring life-like dinosaurs including the star of the show, a Velociraptor along with its adorable babies, the free shows will run daily from Saturday, June 28, and run until Sunday, August 10. To make it easier for Lanarkshire residents, the popular local attraction has also arranged for a local bus service to run for the summer duration. The 247 First Bus Service will pick up and drop off at various points including Hamilton Bus Station, Motherwell and Bellshill. Time-table details are available at The 'How to Train Your Velociraptor' show will take place daily at 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5pm with special appearances also throughout the day. Visitors can also join the Ranger Academy, an interactive adventure where families work together on tracking, observation and safety missions. At 2pm there will be Ranger Training where participants can learn what it takes to survive amongst the dinos. M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'Summer is all about great days out and we have action packed activities for all the family. 'As well as our free dinosaur shows, we have lots to keep visitors, no matter their age, entertained from our crazy outdoor golf to our indoor bowling, as well as lots of new food outlets.' The dinosaur activities are free. On July 6, 13, 20 and 27 as well as August 3, there will also be a special Breakfast with the Dinosaurs event at Krazy Congo Soft Play, priced at £15.95 plus booking fee. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Free entry for unpaid carers at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park in Motherwell is taking part in National Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15, by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers on June 14 and 15. More than six million people across the UK are estimated to provide unpaid care for family and friends - a role that can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging. In recognition of their vital work, M&D's will will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Read more: Meet the 82-year-old who discovered new purpose after becoming a widower All unpaid carers who identify themselves as such will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Jensen Taylor Connelly, director at M&D's, said: "We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. "Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that." More information about the park is available on the Scotland's Theme Park website.
Daily Record
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Unpaid carers to get exclusive discounts from M&D's to mark National Carers Week
Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is celebrating National Carers Week by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers in recognition of the huge amount work that they do. Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. On the weekend of June 14 and 15 carers who visit Scotland's Theme Park and identify themselves as an unpaid carer or young carer will receive exclusive discounts including Buy one wristband/wristband package and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Amazonia and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Devil's Island Adventure Golf and the Carer goes free Buy one game of bowling and the Carer goes free Buy one Walk the Plank and the Carer go free Download the Lanarkshire Live app today M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. 'Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that.' Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions. The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups. Special features include Amazonia, a temperature controlled tropical hot house of exotic plants and animals, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
M&D's Highly Recommended for ‘Best Day Out category' at Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards
The family favourite destination was also short-listed for 'Best Hospitality Employer' and 'Best Casual Dining' for its Monterey Jack's American themed diner. M&D's Scotland's Theme Park was Highly Recommended for the 'Best Day Out category' at the 13th Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards. The family favourite destination was also short-listed for 'Best Hospitality Employer' and 'Best Casual Dining' for its Monterey Jack's American themed diner. Jensen Taylor Connelly, M&D's director, said: 'It's fantastic to be recognised by your peers in this way especially when so many organisations are short-listed across Scotland. 'We had a terrific time celebrating at the awards ceremony and will continue to ensure we offer our visitors the best value and day out possible.' Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions. The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups.
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park hosting events for ASN families
The events, open to ASN children and their siblings, will take place at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park on Sunday, May 18 and Sunday, June 29, from 9.30am to 11am. Activities will include playdough, shape cutters, water activities, bubbles, and arts and crafts. Read more: Fundraising day to honour legacy of former Glasgow Times sports reporter Participants will be given a light breakfast and entry into Krazy Congo soft play. Tickets are priced at £12.50 and can be purchased from the Scotland's Theme Park website. Jensen Taylor Connelly, director of M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, said: "The children love the messy play events as they can try lots of different activities – it's great to see all their smiling faces." Read more: David Attenborough and Eurovision to hit big screen at Glasgow cinema M&D's, located next to Strathclyde Country Park, hosts a variety of thrill rides and family rides, as well as multiple activities for all age groups. Special features within the park include Amazonia, a temperature-controlled tropical hot house of exotic animals, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play. There are also many food outlets for customers to enjoy, including the award-winning American-themed diner Monterey Jack's.
